Review : NYX Round Lipsticks.

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Hey! I was out the whole day, that is why I am making this post just now. So, I will go straight to the main "purpose" of the post now. :)

If you have been following me for quite some time now. You already know how I adore lipsticks. As I have mentioned on my Lipstick Tag post, I own 34 lippies as of the moment. 15 of them are from NYX Cosmetics' Round Lipsticks. I have quite a lot of it because I was overwhelmed on how cheap it is and how beautiful the colors are. I just cant help myself. LOL.

NYX Round Lipsticks. 

I got it last year for Php 100.00 each but I had to wait for more than a month. I forgot where though. It was from an online shop but I seriously forgot the name. But Kering-keri Store sells them for PHp 130.00 each, on hand. CHECK THE STORE NOW! 

HERE ARE THE SHADES I OWN. [ not in particular order. ]

I actually got a lot of pink shades because I want to "play" safe. I wanted to have wearable shades so that my money won't go to waste. BUT honestly, I don't really use them a lot. Why?! Read on! 

I like how simple and chic the packaging is. It is a simple black tube but the "designs" around the brand name and the fonts used added some fun vibe to it. 

What you see on the bottom is also the color you get. [ in most of the shades. ]

You can also see the ingredients list and other important infos on the side of the tube. 

And then you can see the shade and the weight on the top of the lid. 

Hand Swatches. 

PINKS.

NUDES. 

And the REDS.

[ If you want to see lips swatches on my RED lipsticks. Click HERE. ]

The finish of the lipsticks aren't matte. But it isn't too glossy as well. They are very creamy but not all of them are pigmented enough for my super pigmented lips. :D

PROS. 

-- They have a wide range of colors that you can choose from. Nudes to Pinks and Reds. 

-- It is very creamy. So, it glides on smoothly on the lips. 

Good pigmentation. I do think that the pigmentation is quite good. Especially the darker shades. 

-- Its cheap! I got it for 100. And I have seen online shops selling it for 130 -150 pesos. 

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-- I like the packaging. Very simple but not too dull. I thinks it looks so chic. And also, it won't eat up tons of space inside your kit. 

-- I think they smell really nice. For me, they do smell like candies. That might be an issu for others but not for me. :)

CONS

-- They melt easily! Especially in the kind of weather we have. A lot of them that I own are broken already because of the heat. I think they are really made for cold countries. 

-- Some aren't that pigmented. 

-- The lasting power isn't that long. It will fade after 2-3 hours.  And I don't like that I need to keep on retouching it.

-- They are not moisturizing at all. BUT isn't that drying as well. 

-- Sometimes I don't like the creaminess of it. Some shades tend to look super thick after 2 or more coats. 
UPDATE: For others it smells and taste like soap. I don't know why it smells like candy for me. hehe. But I agree that it taste like soap.

Here are the TOP 5 shades that I love the most. 

[ lip swatches ]

Fire, Thalia, Spellbound, Hero and Paris. 

If you guys notices, my upper lip is really dark. I do not smoke or anything. But it is like that ever since I was a kid. That's why I cannot really wear sheer lipsticks or whatever. :) 

I also like and recommend Hermes, Fig, Louisiana and Pink Lyric.

Will I repurchase?!

I don't think I need more from the brand/line. I have been meaning to buy lipsticks with BETTER quality and lipsticks that I can really use. 

Will I recommend?!

YES! I think it is perfect for every day use. If you want a huge selection of colors, definitely check this out! 

Overall, I like them. They make me happy!

I have said that I will buy BETTER quality lippies but I didn't say that there are bad ones. I was just saying that I know there are a lot more better ones out there. But overall, for the price, quality and color selection. THUMBS UP! ♥

So, that's it for this review. I know a few people who are waiting for this one. hehe
I apologize that it took me awhile. :) I hope you guys enjoyed this. MWAH! ♥

Have you guys tried any shade from this brand/line already?! What shade is your most favorite?! Do you want ti try this lipsticks out?!

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Review :[ ELF Get the Look Set Series ] ELF Eyeshadow Trio

Happy Monday! I planed on reviewing my NYX lipsticks today, but I will just do that tomorrow. For today, I will be reviewing the eye shadow trio that I got from ELF's 5 piece "Get the look" eye set last June. [ Mid- June Haul. ] The set contains one lash curler, 1 eye shadow trio, 1 mascara, 1 eye shadow brush and 1 liquid eyeliner. I will review the lash curler, mascara and eye liner soon. 

But for tonight, I will do a short review on the trio first. :) 

 Talc, Mica, Magnesium Stearate, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Dimethicone, Polyisobutene, PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Tin Oxide (CI 77861), Yellow No.5 Lake (CI 19140), Red No.40 Lake (CI 16035), Blue No.1 Lake (CI 42090)  

--- eyeslipsface.com 

Bought the set for Php 399.00 at Watsons, MAll of Asia. 

 

 

I am not really sure on how much it weigh because I do not have the box with me anymore. But I think the size is pretty good.

The 3 eye shadows are shimmery but not the "messy" kind. And I like that!

The colors are perfect for neutral smokey eye. Or some bronze-y look. I love the colors! 

And now, to sum up this short review. Here are the PROS and CONS. :)

PROS. ♥

-- Good Pigmentation! It isn't super pigmented. The black/darkest one isn't that pigmented but after 2-3 swipes you can already see the color. 

TIP: Use an eye primer or eye shadow base. I like using the NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk and it works great! ♥

--- It is super compact and it won't eat up a lot of space in your kit. 

-- It is amazing for its price!

-- It is easy to blend. 

-- It last pretty long. [ without a primer or base ] 4-5 hours, I think. 

-- I love the colors. The combination is just perfect for everyday neutral look, and even for special occasions. 

-- Very easy to apply. 

CONS

-- It has talc on it. And maybe some other bad stuffs that I am not familiar with yet. 

-- It is a bit chalky. 

-- It isn't that pigmented. [ I know it contradicts one of my PROS but this one doesn't bother me that much. But it might be a bit of an issue for others. ]

Will I repurchase?

The same trio?! Maybe not. But I want to try out other shadows from ELF. I might purchase other palettes from the brand. 

Will I recommend?

The eye shadow. YES! I am not sure if you can buy this one alone but if ever you can. It is pretty good. Especially for beginners. 

Overall, it is amazing considering the price. Not the BEST and MOST pigmented out there. But I think you get what you pay for. And this is amazing for the price.

 [ ulit ulit?! redundant!? :D ]

I hope you guys enjoyed this short review. I will be reviewing the other products from the set next time. I want it to be like a "series." :D 

Thanks so much for reading! MWAH! ♥

Have you guys tried this out already? What palette from ELF do you want me to try out or do you recommend? 

Comment down below! :) 

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Oh Carmex!

Happy Saturday! I feel so giddy waking up today cause today is actually the start of a four day "vacation." Long weekend indeed! :) Anyways, I just want to share with you guys what made me happier today. A Carmex Jar! I know, I know! But I have bee wanting to have a Carmex i this cute little jar for awhile now. I bought my first Carmex last June, and I am completely obsessed with it! It is my HG lip balm. [ If you wanna see my review. Click HERE. ]

Today my mom went to Landmark Makati to do some grocery shopping. So, I asked her to buy me a Carmex lip balm. And I am super happy she did!  LOL

It cost Php 109.75. 

Bought at Landmark Makati. 

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You can see all the infos at the back of the packaging.

" The unique formula of Carmex lip balm helps to soothe, moisturize, and relieve dry, chapped lips caused by evironmental factors - resulting i soft healthy looking lips. "

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

• Camphor alleviates pain
• Menthol kills germs and relieves discomfort
• Phenol gently numbs your sore lips and removes old, dead skin

OTHER INGREDIENTS 

beeswax, cetyl esters, flavor, fragrance, lanolin, paraffin, petrolatum, salicylic acid and theobroma cacao(cocoa) seed butter

-- mycarmex.com

I won't give you guys an in depth review right now cause I haven't tried this one yet.

But its Carmex, I know that it won't let me down. :) 

I have always wanted to try this one in the cute jar after purchasing the one that comes in a tube. And now that I already have it. I want to try their "Strawberry Flavored" one next. :)

If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out a lot!

I am not sponsored or paid for this post, I just loooove LOVE the product so much. 

It's really my Holy Grail lip balm! ♥

 Have you guys tried Carmex already?! How was your experience?!

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Pillow Time : Insecurities

HEY HEY! :) Last Friday I wasn't able to write a pillow time post. But now, it's back! And today I have decided to talk about "INSECURITIES."[ obviously cause that's the title. :P ] 

Insecurity = Self- Doubt.

I think all of us have insecurities, in one way or another. I myself have TONS on them.

I am not the normal, petite Filipina girl. I have a bigger built. I am over weight. 

I do not have a perfect skin. I do have a lot of crazy things on my skin. I have scars, acne and stretch marks. I have a dark skin. I have a big nose, a wide forehead and unruly eye brows. I have tons of imperfections. And yes, sometimes I feel bad about myself. Sometimes I cry because other people don't accept me for who I am. 

But I have learned that I have to accept myself first before other people accept me.

I have a lot of bad experiences with it comes to my imperfections. People judged me because of how I look. In this cruel world, people look on the outside rather than looking on the inside. It's sad. But that's reality. I guess.

I have been bullied a lot of times. People treated me differently. But those, I think are making me stronger.

Growing up. I really had a hard time loving myself. I push people away because I don't think I'm enough. 

I pulled myself down. I let people affect me. I let them hurt me. I let them get into me. I allowed them to push me down. 

BUT not anymore. I can safely say that I love myself more now. 

I am learning to accept myself more. I believe in myself.And I know that what's important is not my weight or skin or face.

 What's inside your heart is more important. 

I still cry. I still feel bad, sometimes. But what keeps me going is of course, my God.

Prayers works wonders.I gain my confidence from Him. 

I know a lot of us have that. Insecurities or doubt. It's okay. But don't ever let people step down on you or push you down.

Take those as challenges. Challenges for you to make yourself better. 

NOT for other people. but for yourself. ♥

Do not let your insecurities eat you up. Remember, you're bigger than them. 

Just believe in yourself and continue being you. 

 

 

Review : [ 4U2 Series ] dreamGirl Together Double Blush

Here I am again for my 4U2 "mini" series. hehe I just made that up. But yeah, this is going to be the last product that I will be reviewing from the dreamGirl collection.
[ BB Cream review HERE. BB Powder review HERE. ]

I am not a blush person. I don't really mind if it's cheap or not, as long as it adds color to my cheeks it's all good. I pretty much use the same blush for a few months already, and I am fine with that. I can totally control myself when it comes to blushes. But when I bought the BB Powder from 4U2, the SA recommended this blush. This was the only shade available at that moment because all the other shades were already sold out. And this piece is pretty much the last one. So, I said okay. I got it! [ impulsive buyer, yeah?! Who can relate? :P ]

And the blush that I am talking about is the...

4U2 dreamGirl Together Double Blush

"Stunning color combinations for Formal or Fun. Micro fine for Easy On. Long Lasting. Be a dreamGirl! "

 Of course, just like the BB powder, it comes in a cute tiny packaging that makes it "kikay kit" friendly. It won't eat up a lot of space because its really compact. 

It also came with a mini blush brush that is really soft, but I never really use that.

I honestly don't know how many shades they have but mine is in No. 04. 

You get 2 blushes, in one. Good deal! :) 

1. MIX ; 2 DARKER ; 3 LIGHTEST

Here are the swatches on my fingers. Sorry, I forgot to swatch it at the back of my hand. 

The number 1 is the mix of the two blushes. Number 2 is the darker shade and the third one is, obviously, the lightest.

The lightest is a bit frosted, I think. And also have shimmers on it. The darker one have more shimmer than the lightest. When you mix them together, it turns out super pretty.
It will make your skin look "glowing."

And again, just like the other 2 products, the ingredients and other important details are on the packaging as well.

Let us now proceed to the PROS and CONS, shall we?! 

PROS♥

-- I like the color! Orange-y peach-y colors really compliments morena or dark skintones. 

-- I love that it's really soft and smooth. When you touch it, the texture is really amazing. 

-- I love that its a "2-in-1" blush. You can use any of the two or mix them together. 
-- It will leave a soft and smooth looking finish on your face. 
-- It has shimmers on it. But it won't make you look like a disco ball.  It will just give you an amazing glow. It will make your skin look healthier.
-- Good pigmentation. I like that it isn't SUPER pigmented so that I can control it more. 
--  It is affordable. I got this for Php 194.00 only. Amazing product for the prize!
-- You can see the ingredients and other infos on the box/packaging. 

CONS
-- It is always out of stock. You can find their counters on any Watsons, I believe. But yeah, I being always OOS is one downside. 
--  Some of the ingredients used are "harmful." It contains TALC, PARABENS and FRAGRANCE. 
-- It is a little bit chalky. 
-- I don't like that the brush does'nt have a "separate" compartment.
-- It has an "old" powder scent. Just like the BB powder. BUT it is tolerable for me. 

Will you recommend it?
Yes. I think for the price, this product is awesome. I like it more than I don't, so yes. :) I will. This shade, especially, I will recommend for those ladies who have morena or darker skin tone. :) 

Will you repurchase? 
I am not sure yet, honestly. NOT because I don't like it but because I think I don't need too many blushes. But if ever, I might check out the other shades. 

Overall, I love it. I don't use it as much as the first month though cause I think they're breaking me out. :| I am not sure yet though. I am still "experimenting" o what is causing my breakouts. Maybe just the lack of sleep. But yeah! I will keep you guys posted. 

I hope you guys enjoyed that! :) If you guys haven't my reviews on the other 4U2 products, here are the links. 

4U2 BB Powder

4U2 BB Cream

And here are the links of my 2 most recent posts. :) 

If I could only wear one makeup....

The Lipstick Tag

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